MYRModel Year Report

2009 GMC Yukon

● Typical for this model
2009 GMC Yukon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:50.725Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
94
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

37% of complaints

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1992: 19 complaints 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 59 complaints 1995: 90 complaints 1995 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 133 complaints 1998: 80 complaints 1999: 204 complaints 2000: 166 complaints 2000 2001: 197 complaints 2002: 158 complaints 2003: 204 complaints 2004: 158 complaints 2005: 85 complaints 2006: 27 complaints 2007: 428 complaints 2008: 187 complaints 2009: 94 complaints 2009 94 2010: 105 complaints 2011: 158 complaints 2012: 62 complaints 2013: 117 complaints 2014: 56 complaints 2015: 529 complaints 2015 2016: 269 complaints 2017: 196 complaints 2018: 70 complaints 2019: 55 complaints 2020: 37 complaints 2020 2021: 340 complaints 2022: 184 complaints 2023: 243 complaints 2024: 105 complaints 2025: 55 complaints 2025 2026: 43 complaints 2027: 1 complaint
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1992: 19 complaints 1993: 17 complaints 1993 1994: 59 complaints 1995: 90 complaints 1996: 70 complaints 1996 1997: 133 complaints 1998: 80 complaints 1999: 204 complaints 1999 2000: 166 complaints 2001: 197 complaints 2002: 158 complaints 2002 2003: 204 complaints 2004: 158 complaints 2005: 85 complaints 2005 2006: 27 complaints 2007: 428 complaints 2008: 187 complaints 2009: 94 complaints 2009 94 2010: 105 complaints 2011: 158 complaints 2012: 62 complaints 2013: 117 complaints 2014: 56 complaints 2014 2015: 529 complaints 2016: 269 complaints 2017: 196 complaints 2017 2018: 70 complaints 2019: 55 complaints 2020: 37 complaints 2020 2021: 340 complaints 2022: 184 complaints 2023: 243 complaints 2023 2024: 105 complaints 2025: 55 complaints 2026: 43 complaints 2026 2027: 1 complaint
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 59 complaints 1994 1995: 90 complaints 1996: 70 complaints 1996 1997: 133 complaints 1998: 80 complaints 1998 1999: 204 complaints 2000: 166 complaints 2000 2001: 197 complaints 2002: 158 complaints 2002 2003: 204 complaints 2004: 158 complaints 2004 2005: 85 complaints 2006: 27 complaints 2006 2007: 428 complaints 2008: 187 complaints 2009: 94 complaints 2009 94 2010: 105 complaints 2011: 158 complaints 2012: 62 complaints 2012 2013: 117 complaints 2014: 56 complaints 2014 2015: 529 complaints 2016: 269 complaints 2016 2017: 196 complaints 2018: 70 complaints 2018 2019: 55 complaints 2020: 37 complaints 2020 2021: 340 complaints 2022: 184 complaints 2022 2023: 243 complaints 2024: 105 complaints 2024 2025: 55 complaints 2026: 43 complaints 2026 2027: 1 complaint

2009: 94 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19861
19871
199219
199317
199459
199590
199670
1997133
199880
1999204
2000166
2001197
2002158
2003204
2004158
200585
200627
2007428
2008187
200994
2010105
2011158
201262
2013117
201456
2015529
2016269
2017196
201870
201955
202037
2021340
2022184
2023243
2024105
202555
202643
20271

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

37% · 35 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Manufacturer safety recall issued -NHTSA #21V050 - transport canada #20591 - recall # N212328760 front passenger airbag Takata inflator-priority group…

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-28

Takata recall ' I see from airbagrecall.com that there is an active recall on my vehicle since May 27, 2016 and I just received a notice via snail mail from tk holdings. I called chuck nash auto group in san marcos, tx at 512-396-7881 and mrs.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-30

Structure

17% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

INJURY
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The door handles on both the driver and passenger side have become so sharp that when trying to open the door they cut your finger. Both my wife and I have had our fingers cut from slight to very bloody.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-09

The chrome plating on the front passenger door handle is separating from the door handle at the top of the handle, and is extremely sharp (Caused cut to fingers on right hand); after this has happened I searched online for possible GM action to...

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-25

Electrical system

9% · 8 reports
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Right mirror does not fold back when button is activated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-04

Steering

6% · 6 reports
CRASH
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Driving approximately 40 MPH entering a turn, the power steering failed, causing the vehicle to go off road, and damage the lower front portion of the bumper (Minor). My wife is uncomfortable driving the vehicle, even we we have it repaired.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-15

Power train

4% · 4 reports
CRASH
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I placed the vehicle in park on a level surface, I left the Yukon running and I got out and walked my great niece to a building about 30 feet from the vehicle..

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-11-16

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2009-05-18Fuel system, gasoline09V154000 GM is recalling 27,188 my 2009 Cadillac escalade, escalade hybrid, escalade esv, and escalade ext; Chevrolet avalanche, suburban, tahoe, tahoe hybrid, and Colorado; and GMC Yukon, Yukon Hybrid…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new fuel system control module free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2009. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2010-06-11Electrical system10V240000 GM is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Buick, lucerne; Cadillac dts; hummer H2; model year 2008-2009 Buick enclave; Cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade…

    Remedy: Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2021-03-01Air bags21V050000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500,...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2021-05-11Air bags21V053000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  6. R
    2021-09-20Air bags21V052000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2009 GMC Yukon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 35 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V154000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 10V240000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 21V050000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V053000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V052000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2009 GMC Yukon reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 GMC Yukon is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 GMC Yukon?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 GMC Yukon have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.